Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Nebraska

Correctional officers and jailers in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $68,060 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($59,180), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the correctional officers and jailers average at $64,120 and the median at $63,380 for 3,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,630.

Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$68,060
Omaha$65,270
Grand Island$59,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$68,060	$66,210	$62,540	$54,493	92
Omaha	$65,270	$63,380	$60,160	$52,534	92
Grand Island	$59,180	$62,470	$50,250	$47,918	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other states

Correctional Officers and Jailers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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